Findley Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

324 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Findley Elementary School, located on Oxford Street in Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Des Moines Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Findley aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic mission, Findley Elementary is known for its focus on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood. The school faculty works collaboratively to provide tailored instruction and enrichment opportunities that cater to the unique needs of their students. With a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, Findley plays a vital role in nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

324

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Findley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	93
Black	62
Asian	43
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
93 (28.7%)
White
92 (28.4%)
Black
62 (19.1%)
Asian
43 (13.3%)
Two or More
29 (9.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-8407
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 36